64740 ZIP Code — Deepwater, MO

Henry County, Missouri

ZIP code 64740 is located in Deepwater, Missouri, within Henry County. It covers approximately 104.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 64740

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,595. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 64740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,552
population
104.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64740 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64740

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City Status
Deepwater Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
64763 Lowry City (6.8 mi) 64735 Clinton (10.7 mi) 64776 Osceola (14.5 mi) 65323 Calhoun (14.7 mi) 64770 Montrose (15.6 mi) 64724 Appleton City (18 mi) 64788 Urich (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,552
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 083
Geography
Land area 104.14 sq mi
Water area 10.54 sq mi
Latitude 38.2469
Longitude -93.6873
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 660
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.8% 52.8% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 30.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.5% 13.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,552
Population
15
People per sq mi
53.3
Median age
$51,595
Median household income
$30,010
Per capita income
$112,300
Median home value
$679
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
953
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
16
41
5–9
35
32
10–14
28
47
15–19
41
20
20–24
17
70
25–34
60
104
35–44
89
103
45–54
89
57
55–59
48
87
60–64
75
181
65–74
156
69
75–84
59
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823715.3%
18 and over1,31584.7%
65 and over47530.6%
Median age53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%
Two or more races 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,46192.8%
Two or more races623.9%
Hispanic or Latino231.5%
Other race231.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.8% 52.8% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 30.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.5% 13.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.0% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.0%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 13.2%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 18.2%
$50k–$75k 22.1%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 0.7%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.0%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k13.2%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k18.2%
$50k–$75k22.1%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k15.4%
$150k–$200k0.7%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$51,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%
$50k–$100k 26.7%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 10.3%
$200k–$300k 21.2%
$300k–$500k 2.3%
$500k–$1M 2.5%
$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$112,300
Median rent / month$679
Owner occupied88.4%
Renter occupied11.6%
Vacant29.9%
Single-family detached65.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes33.5%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.06

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20195.6%
2000–200921.4%
1990–199924.7%
1980–198919.0%
1970–19797.6%
1960–19694.0%
1950–19595.2%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier9.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.9%
2 bedrooms39.7%
3 bedrooms35.1%
4 bedrooms18.9%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle22.6%
2 vehicles49.8%
3 or more26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.8%
Electricity69.2%
Propane / LP gas22.8%
Wood5.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family39454.2%
Cohabiting couple486.6%
Male householder, no spouse16122.1%
Female householder, no spouse12417.1%
Households with children under 1812316.9%
Households with seniors (65+)34046.8%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.5%14.1%
Married55.9%63.2%
Separated2.4%0.3%
Widowed7.0%9.9%
Divorced11.2%12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 9.9%
HS graduate 47.3%
Some college, no degree 16.1%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 10.7%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool135.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school12148.4%
High school9136.4%
College / grad school2510.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%
Construction 9.2%
Transportation & utilities 8.5%
Finance & real estate 8.5%
Manufacturing 7.8%
Public administration 7.8%
Retail trade 7.1%
Professional & management 5.4%
Information 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.4%
Service27.6%
Sales & office12.4%
Natural resources & construction14.2%
Production & transportation19.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.8%
Government15.1%
Self-employed16.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.8%
Carpool11.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)37.6

Poverty

All people 11.3%
Under 18 years 14.6%
18 and over 10.7%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.1%
Retirement income41.7%
Supplemental Security6.7%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP8.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.8%
High blood pressure39.1%
High cholesterol39.9%
Diabetes14.4%
Heart disease10.2%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis35.6%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.7%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health20.9%
Poor mental health15.2%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist58.0%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss20.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans15411.8%
Disability%
Any disability30.2%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years24.4%
65 and over54.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.3%
Public insurance51.9%
No insurance9.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,51897.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,55099.9%
Born in same state1,54699.6%
Born in different state1,10771.3%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen20.1%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian23715.3%
French20413.1%
Arab1449.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish352.3%
English322.1%
Dutch90.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.8%
Internet access91.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64740

What city is ZIP code 64740 in?

ZIP code 64740 is primarily assigned to Deepwater, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64740 in?

ZIP code 64740 falls within Henry County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 64740 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 64740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 64740 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 64740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 64740 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 64740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 64740 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 64740 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 64740 in?

ZIP code 64740 observes the CST timezone.

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